Hello everyone,
During the planning phase of building a house, you inevitably come across forums about home construction and topics related to energy standards. I have already read several books and browsed various websites on the subject. I should mention that I am not a professional in this field. What I have noticed is that the entire topic of "economic / ecological home construction" is heavily influenced by commercial interests. The so-called "smart" consumer is often misled by marketing terms and a government-led campaign for "CO2-efficient building." Books or websites dealing with this subject often do not provide clear, comprehensive assessments.
In the "better" literature, insulation materials are compared in terms of insulation value and whether they are expensive or affordable. However, I still cannot determine what makes the most sense for my individual case. I simply do not want to spend excessive amounts of money, especially on things that do not add value, such as polystyrene insulation. If additional costs for a particular heating system are reasonable over a feasible period, then yes.
Our current goal is to build a simple single-family home with about 130 - 140 sqm (1400 - 1500 sq ft). The house should cost around €200,000 (without outdoor landscaping, floor coverings, land, or additional construction-related costs; our expectations are modest).
I am interested in knowing, based on the current state of technology, what is the most energy-efficient and cost-effective building option?
Energy-saving regulation / building standards according to KfW, yes or no, and if yes, which level?
Solid construction or prefabricated house?
Condensing boiler technology or heat pump?
Thank you very much for your answers!
Best regards
During the planning phase of building a house, you inevitably come across forums about home construction and topics related to energy standards. I have already read several books and browsed various websites on the subject. I should mention that I am not a professional in this field. What I have noticed is that the entire topic of "economic / ecological home construction" is heavily influenced by commercial interests. The so-called "smart" consumer is often misled by marketing terms and a government-led campaign for "CO2-efficient building." Books or websites dealing with this subject often do not provide clear, comprehensive assessments.
In the "better" literature, insulation materials are compared in terms of insulation value and whether they are expensive or affordable. However, I still cannot determine what makes the most sense for my individual case. I simply do not want to spend excessive amounts of money, especially on things that do not add value, such as polystyrene insulation. If additional costs for a particular heating system are reasonable over a feasible period, then yes.
Our current goal is to build a simple single-family home with about 130 - 140 sqm (1400 - 1500 sq ft). The house should cost around €200,000 (without outdoor landscaping, floor coverings, land, or additional construction-related costs; our expectations are modest).
I am interested in knowing, based on the current state of technology, what is the most energy-efficient and cost-effective building option?
Energy-saving regulation / building standards according to KfW, yes or no, and if yes, which level?
Solid construction or prefabricated house?
Condensing boiler technology or heat pump?
Thank you very much for your answers!
Best regards
Marvinius II9 Aug 2017 21:52Your earthworks involve a concrete slab foundation on a level, uncomplicated plot. Depending on the property and especially when a basement is involved, costs can increase significantly.
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winnetou789 Aug 2017 21:5877.willo schrieb:
Here (and with other floor patterns + sanitary fixtures) the real differences lie, not in the supposedly huge regional variations. For the above item alone, I have spent more per room without feeling like I was in the luxury segment. It is simply a different standard. And while some wouldn’t even accept certain things in a rental apartment, for others it seems to belong to their dream house.But you can’t really see that as representative for such estimates.
I don’t believe the majority (and from them we want to get an average price).
And I think very few spend 5,000 euros for flooring and painting materials alone per room.
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DaGoodness9 Aug 2017 22:02I completely agree with you… what bothers me in this forum is that people immediately say “impossible” or “that can’t work.” It’s doable if you stick to your own requirements… and a floor priced at €11.99 per square meter (about $12.70 per square yard) doesn’t have to be worse than one costing €50 per square meter (about $53 per square yard) or more. We are definitely very satisfied.
The reason our earthworks costs are so low is obviously due to the plot… and since earthworks costs can vary so much, that’s understandable… but each plot should be considered individually, and no general statements can really be made.
The reason our earthworks costs are so low is obviously due to the plot… and since earthworks costs can vary so much, that’s understandable… but each plot should be considered individually, and no general statements can really be made.
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winnetou789 Aug 2017 22:10I also buy from a specialist retailer.
According to the building specifications, about half of the house is already covered with tiles; some layout adjustments apply,
approximately 2000 EUR. The rest will be cork flooring and parquet, also about 2700 EUR (around 40 EUR per m² (4.3 USD per ft²)).
Then comes filler and paint, around 1200 EUR.
So, let's say, rounding up, the total is about 6000 EUR.
According to the building specifications, about half of the house is already covered with tiles; some layout adjustments apply,
approximately 2000 EUR. The rest will be cork flooring and parquet, also about 2700 EUR (around 40 EUR per m² (4.3 USD per ft²)).
Then comes filler and paint, around 1200 EUR.
So, let's say, rounding up, the total is about 6000 EUR.
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